Maria Ahmed investigates historic and contemporary languages of the image through collage and appropriation, with a practice encompassing books, prints and moving image. Her self-published artist's books have been shortlisted for international book awards including Images Vevey, Belfast Photofestival, Skinnerboox/Fotografia Europea and Fiebre. She held her first solo exhibition Slips and Burns at Photofusion, London in 2023. She lives and works in London and holds an MA in Photography Arts from the University of Westminster (Distinction).